Clinical Microbiology: Open Access

Kangethe SK

Publications

• Research Article
  Characterization of Enteric Isolates in Blood and Stool Specimens among Outpatients Presenting with Fever Symptoms in Crescent Medical Aid Facility, Nairobi County, Kenya
  Author(s): Musyoki PM, Kangethe SK and Ozwara H Musyoki PM, Kangethe SK and Ozwara H
  
  Bacterial pathogens, which are acquired through consumption of contaminated water and food are a major contributor of morbidity and mortality and thus a public health concern in developing countries and this is brought about by the bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs used. Salmonella enterica serotype typhi causes enteric fever which is a waterborne and foodborne disease. A cross-sectional study was conducted in two clinics setting among the residents of Mukuru slum, Nairobi County on outpatients who had fever-like symptoms upon consent. A total of one hundred and fifty patients were sampled and their blood and stool samples collected. Subsequently, laboratory analysis was carried out characterize bacterial isolates and its antibiotic susceptibility profiles. From the culture of the stool and blood samples, 27 positive cultures of bacterial pathogens were det.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000322

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